Geoff,
Thanks much for clearing this matter up.
None of the photos that I have of the 6th's
flag are clear enough to see the edging on the
battle honors.
I do agree with your assessment of the time
of their being applied to the flags.
There is an article in the National Tribune of
May 19, 1898 (P3, C6&7) that describes the capture of the flag and even names the Color
Bearer (McDowell).
Do you know anything of this man?

Ken Legendre